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Subd. 12a.

Electronic bingo device.

deleted text begin(a)deleted text endnew text begin (1)new text end is deleted text beginuseddeleted text endnew text beginapproved by the board for use new text endby a bingo player to:

deleted text begin(1)deleted text endnew text begin (i)new text end monitor bingo paper sheets or a facsimile of a bingo paper sheet purchased and played at the time and place of an organization's bingo occasion, or to play an electronic bingo game that is linked with other permitted premises;

deleted text begin(2)deleted text endnew text begin (ii)new text end activate numbers announced or displayed, and to compare the numbers to the bingo faces previously stored in the memory of the device;

deleted text begin(g)deleted text endnew text begin (7)new text end has the capability to permit the board to electronically monitor the operation of the device and the internal accounting systems; and

deleted text begin(h)deleted text endnew text begin (8)new text end has the capability to allow use by a player who is visually impaired.

new text begin(b) An electronic bingo device is still considered "portable" if it is tethered to a fixture or connected to a power supply during play, provided that the device is capable of functioning when removed from the tethering or power supply.new text end

new text begin(c) An electronic bingo device located at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport may have additional nongambling functions for the benefit of an organization or lessor of permitted premises, provided that any additional functions have been reviewed and approved by the board and have no possible effect on the operation or integrity of the bingo games played using the device.new text end

Subd. 12b.

Electronic pull-tab device.

(1) is deleted text beginused todeleted text endnew text begin approved by the board for use in connection with thenew text end play new text beginof new text endone or more electronic pull-tab games;

(2) requires coded entry to activate play but does not allow the use of coin, currency, or tokens to be inserted to activate play;

(3) requires that a player must activate or open each electronic pull-tab ticket and each individual line, row, or column of each electronic pull-tab ticket;

(4) maintains information pertaining to accumulated win credits that may be applied to games in play or redeemed upon termination of play;

(5) has no spinning reels or other representations that mimic a video slot machine;

(6) has no additional function as a gambling device other than as an electronic-linked bingo game played on a device defined under deleted text beginsection deleted text enddeleted text begin349.12,deleted text end subdivision 12anew text begin, or as otherwise permitted by applicable lawnew text end;

(7) may incorporate an amusement game feature as part of the pull-tab game but may not require additional consideration for that feature or award any prize, or other benefit for that feature;

(8) may have auditory or visual enhancements to promote or provide information about the game being played, provided the component does not affect the outcome of a game or display the results of a game;

(9) maintains, on nonresettable meters, a printable, permanent record of all transactions involving each device and electronic pull-tab games played on the device;

(10) is not a pull-tab dispensing device as defined under subdivision 32a; and

(11) has the capability to allow use by a player who is visually impaired.

new text begin(b) An electronic pull-tab device is still considered "portable" if it is tethered to a fixture or connected to a power supply during play, provided that the device is capable of functioning when removed from the tethering or power supply.new text end

new text begin(c) An electronic pull-tab device located at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport may have additional nongambling functions for the benefit of an organization or lessor of permitted premises, provided that any additional functions have been reviewed and approved by the board and have no possible effect on the operation or integrity of the pull-tab games played using the device.new text end

Sec. 3.

Subd. 12d.

Electronic pull-tab game system.

"Electronic pull-tab game system" means the equipment new text beginor software new text endleased from a licensed distributor and used by a licensed organization to conduct, manage, and record electronic pull-tab games, and to report and transmit the game results as prescribed by the board and the Department of Revenue. The system must provide security and access levels sufficient so that internal control objectives are met as prescribed by the board. The system must contain a point of sale station.

(5) programmable electronic devices that have no effect on the outcome of a game and are used to provide a visual or auditory enhancement of a game;

(6) paddle wheels; and

(7) paddle wheel tables.

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 349.13, is amended to read:

349.13 LAWFUL GAMBLING.

Lawful gambling is not a lottery or gambling within the meaning of sections 609.75 to 609.76 if it is conducted under this chapter. A pull-tab dispensing device, electronic bingo device, and electronic pull-tab device permitted under this chapter and by board rule is not a gambling device within the meaning of sections 609.75 to 609.76 and chapter 299L. An electronic game device allowed under this chapter may not be a slot machine. Electronic game devices, including but not limited to electronic bingo devices, electronic paddle wheels, and electronic pull-tab devices authorized under this chapter, deleted text beginmay only be used in the conduct of lawful gambling permitted under this chapter and board rule anddeleted text end may not display or simulate any other form of gambling deleted text beginor entertainment,deleted text end except as otherwise allowed under deleted text beginthis chapterdeleted text endnew text begin applicable lawnew text end.

Sec. 6.

Subd. 4d.

Electronic pull-tab devices and electronic pull-tab game system.

(a) The board may adopt rules it deems necessary to ensure the integrity of electronic pull-tab devices, the electronic pull-tab games played on the devices, and the electronic pull-tab game system necessary to operate them.

(b) The board may not require an organization to use electronic pull-tab devices.

(c) Before authorizing the new text beginuse, new text endleasenew text begin,new text end or sale of new text beginany devices used as new text endelectronic pull-tab devices deleted text beginand thedeleted text endnew text beginor new text endelectronic pull-tab game deleted text beginsystemdeleted text endnew text begin systemsnew text end, the board shall examine new text beginthe new text endelectronic pull-tab devices allowed under section 349.12, subdivision 12bnew text begin, or the electronic pull-tab game systems allowed under section 349.12, subdivision 12dnew text end. The board may contract for the examination of the game system and electronic pull-tab devices and may require a working model to be transported to locations the board designates for testing, examination, and analysis. The new text beginorganization seeking to use or the new text endmanufacturer new text beginseeking to lease or sell an electronic pull-tab device or electronic pull-tab game system new text endmust pay all costs of any testing, examination, analysis, and transportation of the deleted text beginmodeldeleted text endnew text begin device or systemnew text end. The new text begindevice or new text endsystem must be approved by the board before its use in the state and must have the capability to permit the board to electronically monitor its operation and internal accounting systems.

(d) The board may require a deleted text beginmanufacturer to submit adeleted text end certificate from an independent testing laboratory approved by the board to perform testing services, stating that the deleted text beginequipmentdeleted text endnew text begindevice or system new text endhas been tested, analyzed, and meets the standards required in this chapter and any applicable board rules.

(e) The board, or the director if authorized by the board, may require the deactivation of an electronic pull-tab device new text beginor an electronic pull-tab game system new text endfor violation of a law or rule and to implement any other controls deemed necessary to ensure and maintain the integrity of electronic pull-tab devices and the electronic pull-tab games played on the devicesnew text begin or systemsnew text end.

Sec. 7.

Subd. 9.

Linked bingo games played exclusively on electronic bingo devices.

new text begin(a) new text endIn addition to the requirements of subdivision 8, the following requirements and restrictions apply when linked bingo games are played exclusively on electronic bingo devices.

(1) a premises licensed for the on-sale or off-sale of intoxicating liquor or 3.2 percent malt beverages, except for a general food store or drug store permitted to sell alcoholic beverages under section 340A.405, subdivision 1; or

(2) a premises where bingo is conducted as the primary business and has a seating capacity of at least 100.

(1) no more than six devices in play for permitted premises with 200 seats or less;

(2) no more than 12 devices in play for permitted premises with 201 seats or more; and

(3) no more than 50 devices in play for permitted premises where bingo is the primary business.

Seating capacity is determined as specified under the local fire code.new text begin The device limitations in this subdivision shall not apply to permitted premises located at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.new text end

deleted text begin(c)deleted text endnew text begin (d)new text end Prior to a bingo occasion, the linked bingo game provider, on behalf of the participating organizations, must provide to the board a bingo program in a format prescribed by the board.

deleted text begin(d)deleted text endnew text begin (e)new text end Before participating in the play of a linked bingo game, a player must present and register a valid picture identification card that includes the player's address and date of birth.

deleted text begin(e)deleted text endnew text begin (f)new text end An organization may remove from play a device that a player has not maintained in an activated mode for a specified period of time determined by the organization. The organization must provide the notice in its house rules.

Sec. 8.

Subd. 4.

Electronic pull-tab device requirements and restrictions.

new text begin(a) new text endThe following pertain to the use of electronic pull-tab devices as defined under section 349.12, subdivision 12b.

deleted text begin(a)deleted text endnew text begin (b)new text end The use of any electronic pull-tab device may only be at a permitted premises that is:

(1) a premises licensed for the on-sale or off-sale of intoxicating liquor or 3.2 percent malt beverages, except for a general food store or drug store permitted to sell alcoholic beverages under section 340A.405, subdivision 1; or

(2) a premises where bingo is conducted as the primary business and has a seating capacity of at least 100; and

(1) no more than six devices in play at any permitted premises with 200 seats or less;

(2) no more than 12 devices in play at any permitted premises with 201 seats or more; and

(3) no more than 50 devices in play at any permitted premises where the primary business is bingo.

Seating capacity is determined as specified under the local fire code.new text begin The device limitations in this subdivision shall not apply to permitted premises located at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.new text end

deleted text begin(c)deleted text endnew text begin (d)new text end The hours of operation for the devices are limited to 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

deleted text begin(d)deleted text endnew text begin (e)new text end All electronic pull-tab games must be sold and played on the permitted premises and may not be linked to other permitted premises.

deleted text begin(e)deleted text endnew text begin (f)new text end Electronic pull-tab games may not be transferred electronically or otherwise to any other location by the licensed organization.

deleted text begin(f)deleted text endnew text begin (g)new text end Electronic pull-tab games may be commingled if the games are from the same family of games and manufacturer and contain the same game name, form number, type of game, ticket count, prize amounts, and prize denominations. Each commingled game must have a unique serial number.

deleted text begin(g)deleted text endnew text begin (h)new text end An organization may remove from play a device that a player has not maintained in an activated mode for a specified period of time determined by the organization. The organization must provide the notice in its house rules.

deleted text begin(h)deleted text endnew text begin (i)new text end Before participating in the play of an electronic pull-tab game, a player must present and register a valid picture identification card that includes the player's address and date of birth.

deleted text begin(i)deleted text endnew text begin (j)new text end Each player is limited to the use of one device at a time.

Sec. 9.

Subd. 7.

Checks for gambling purchases.

An organization may not accept checks or debit cards in payment for the purchase of any gambling equipment or for the chance to participate in any form of lawful gambling except a raffle. If an organization accepts a check or debit card, the payment of which is subsequently dishonored, the organization shall reimburse its gambling account for the amount of the dishonored payment within 30 days of receiving notice of the dishonor. This subdivision does not apply to gaming activities conducted pursuant to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, United States Code, title 25, section 2701 et seqnew text begin, or gaming activities conducted at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airportnew text end.

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